Meet The Doulas Downtown

Downtown Library 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Meet The Doulas Downtown Sunday, January 25, 3 - 4:30pm Come hang out with some awesome doulas and get to know them better! Meet The Doulas Downtown! Come join us at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries - Downtown Branch - in the Community Room for a fun and informative event where you can meet and […]

Free

Awkward Pet Portraits 2026

https://givebutter.com/awkward

Awkward Pet Portraits 2026  Orders close January 31 Digital portraits delivered February 14 Awkward Pet Portraits is a joyful, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks, expressions, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. Some portraits […]

Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent

Año Nuevo State Park 1 New Years Creek Rd, Pescadero, CA, United States

Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the natural and cultural history of […]

Free

Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group

Virtual CA, United States

Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only Pregnancy and childbirth usher in new responsibilities and profound emotions that can be both exciting and challenging. Sutter care centers have local support groups to help you and other soon-to-be or new parents reduce […]

Monthly Baby Stuff Swap hosted by FIT4MOM Santa Cruz

Jade Street Park 4400 Jade St, Capitola, CA, United States

Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]

Free
Event Series Mystery Box Monday at MOD

Mystery Box Monday at MOD

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery MOD 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA, United States

Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays,  3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]

$5

Postpartum Support Group

Virtual CA, United States

Postpartum Support International   NEW SUPPORT GROUP! Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries.  After a PPP survivor's symptoms have been stabilized, peer support can be an important tool for recovery. Because PPP occurs less often than other perinatal mood disorders, survivors can go their […]

42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr Convocation

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United States

42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 - 7:30pm UC Santa Cruz invites the community to the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Civic Auditorium in downtown Santa Cruz. The event honors Dr. King’s legacy while lifting up ongoing struggles for equity, justice, […]

Free
Event Series You Can Paint!

You Can Paint! Tuesdays 10am-1pm

Palace Arts 1501-K 41st Avenue, Capitola, United States

You Can Paint! Tuesdays, 10 am to 1 pm, and 2 pm to 5 pm through August Learn to paint in a fun, friendly setting — our beautiful classroom space at Palace Art. You can paint any subject that interests you. I’ve got lots of images for you to choose from, if you’re looking for […]

5 Week 3D Entrepreneurs Club – Toy Design with 3D Printing Workshop (Ages 8–12) Tues Sept. 2-30

Londen Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

5 Week 3D Entrepreneurs Club – Toy Design with 3D Printing Workshop (Ages 8–12) Tuesdays, 4–6pm September 2 – 30 A 5-week hands-on program where kids ages 8–12 team up to design their own toy or product—and discover how the 3DE Club helps young innovators build early entrepreneurial and leadership skills through 3D modeling and […]

$123 – $153

42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr Convocation

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United States

42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 - 7:30pm UC Santa Cruz invites the community to the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Civic Auditorium in downtown Santa Cruz. The event honors Dr. King’s legacy while lifting up ongoing struggles for equity, justice, […]

Free

La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group 2nd Thursdays, 10:30an - 12pm The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p.  The group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel.  All adults are welcome. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480

Free
Event Series Community Crafters Boulder Creek

Community Crafters Felton

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States

Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am - 12pm  Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art […]

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Event Series Storytime with Ivy

Storytime with Ivy

Bookshop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Storytime with Ivy Last Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am Join Ivy, our children’s book buyer, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. Kids Event

Free